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Creamy Cauliflower Curry with Basil
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5 from 6 votes

Cauliflower Curry with Basil

A creamy, mildly spiced Cauliflower Curry with sweet Italian basil. Goes perfectly over some white rice, or with a crusty bread.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Curry
Cuisine: Indian fusion
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 148kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower trimmed and separated into florets
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 medium red onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 ½- inch knob ginger
  • 2 serrano pepper (or jalapeno. Deseed if you want lesser heat-- this curry is pretty mild with the two chilis)
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk (1 can)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves

Instructions

  • With a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor, make a coarse paste of the garlic, ginger and green chilis. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan heat the coconut oil.
  • Add the cumin seeds and, when they begin to darken a little, add the ginger-garlic-chili paste. Stir to mix
  • Add the coriander leaves and stir.
  • Add the onions and stir-fry until the onions turn translucent but don't brown, about 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the coriander powder, turmeric and garam masala and stir well to mix.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and stir thoroughly
  • Add 1 cup of water, cover the saucepan, and let the cauliflower cook 5-10 minutes, or until it's as tender as you want it to be. I like my cauliflower with a slight bite, but if you prefer it more tender, let it go a little longer.
  • When the cauliflower is cooked, add the coconut milk and lemon juice. Stir well and let it warm through without coming to a boil. Turn off the heat.
  • Tear the basil into the curry using your fingers.
  • Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Notes

Tip: Add some cubed tofu to this recipe for a protein boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1611IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg